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CatteningMy cat died today
I have two senior cats. One is 18 and is beginning to decline. The other 14 and doing ok, although she has suffered from issues all her life, and was likely blind from birth.
The 14 year old went from fine to decline in a weekend and passed before I could get her to the vet this morning.
Her name was Artemis and she was a little fluffy jellybean who wandered up to me just a day or two after I lost my grandma. She was hilarious and spacy, and LOUD, but prone to unexplained seizures and was almost totally blind. Taking good care of her was difficult sometimes, and she was getting a lot more antisocial with age.
I'm a bit shocked as I was mentally preparing for my oldest cat to go; but I suppose they don't have to go "in order".
oh my goodness, I would take a bullet for those angels
I have a yellow idiot who is perpetually freaked out. And 2 tuxies who are a lot smarter than Yellow Idiot.
Orange cats are the best cats! And what's better than one? Two!
Love them orange tabby boys!
In my experience they are either cuddle bunnies to the 10th degree or roaming pirate/mad max road warriors - sometimes within minutes of the same hour.
Belly belly belly 😍
Terrance loves belly rubs! Phillip does to a lesser extent - he’s more aloof but he still doesn’t do like most cats do and WHACK you.
Marmalade boys! Just adorable. How do you get anything done with that much cuteness in your home?
Well we do have a hard time getting stuff done but it has more to do with them constantly begging for food than with their cuteness. We tried everything to keep them off the counters but just gave up when we realized it was futile.
But Mary, they're obviously staaaarving!!!
What cuties! Like last time they remind me of my dear departed Twain. The smartest and most mischievous cat I’ve ever known. I’ve read that the orange tabbies tend to be very smart and make the occasional cat genius. Love to see these guys.
Awww they looks so cute! Mary - did you get the bullying between them to stop? Hope all is well with the kitties!
Aww thank you! I took the advice and really limited the laser pointer use and got an interactive treat dispenser instead. It keeps them occupied but not overstimulated while my parents and I eat our dinner in peace.